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Gerlach May Represent Township In Redrawn 6th District

Under congressional redistricting maps unveiled Tuesday and approved less than a day later by the Pennsylvania Senate, Lower Pottsgrove would by represented by Congressman Jim Gerlach. A state House vote on the proposal is set for Monday.

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Woman Submits Her Own Maps to Suggest Redistricting

A Lehigh County resident was so bothered by the way she and her neighbor were represented by two different congressmen, she took it upon herself to lobby the state Legislature with new maps for redistricting. The issue could affect Lower Pottsgrove, too.

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Uncertainty Over What Happens Locally If U.S. Defaults

Worried about the prospect of default on the nation’s debt, government officials and other experts can only speculate over what may happen to federally funded programs that pay for projects and benefits in Pottsgrove, Royersford, and elsewhere.

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Business Of Pennsylvania Redistricting Gets Started

Legislative redistricting in Pennsylvania, which could affect how local municipalities are represented in Congress, officially began Wednesday.

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Dent Votes To Restart Offshore Leases For Oil Drilling

Lower Pottsgrove’s congressman was in the majority; the bill to move ahead on delayed oil and natural gas leases passed the House.

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Chat With Your Congressman; He’s Nearby On Friday

Want a face-to-face with Lower Pottsgrove’s congressman? Rep. Charlie Dent will hold office hours in the area Friday, and members of his staff will join him too if you have federal problems to solve.

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Dent, Toomey Co-Host Juniors’ Service Academy Day

Lower Pottsgrove’s congressman, and one of Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators, will sponsor a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday at an Allentown high school.

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Local Congressmen Attend State Redistrict Meeting

Redistricting that could affect legislative representation in Lower Pottsgrove, Limerick and Pottstown was the topic of a state Senate leaders’ discussion Monday, to which local congressmen were invited.

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Local Reps. Dent, Gerlach To Attend Pipeline Talks

Congressmen representing Lower Pottsgrove, Limerick and Pottstown will be in King of Prussia on Monday for a House subcommittee discussion of pipeline safety in Pennsylvania.

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Rep. Charlie Dent Wins Energy Pathfinder Award

Lower Pottsgrove’s representative in Congress has received an award from a national energy trade group.

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